We have been working on the finger part of object retrieval briefly before breakfast most days. Today I remembered to grab my phone.🤪. She is doing so much better. @Amanda Taulborg thank you for the tip to turn away. I made sure to have a “not playing that game” energy when doing that and it was a huge help in moving forward. Today I felt a big shift in her (our?) confidence and now I can now put my finger all the through her mouth! We had one slight pull away but quickly reset. At the end she gave me a great “Me”! Man when they look you in the eyes like that . . . 🥹🥲

Ollie and I worked on spot tonight! I’m a little rusty with the littles because we haven’t had one in the house in a bit and it showed in this video but I got it together eventually! 🤣🤦🏼‍♀️ Things I would change after watching the video back: 1. I forgot to block the spot with my foot 🤦🏼‍♀️ 2. I kept going in front of the camera so you couldn’t see Ollie lol 3. Could’ve probably lined him up better a few times 4. I wasn’t sure what command to use to get him off the spot so I just kinda encouraged him off of it? What should I be using? 5. I didn’t lure as much as I probably should have, and didn’t always have treats immediately in hand so I had to fish for them. My treat pouch fell off at work today and is MIA so plastic bag in the pocket was tonight’s solution 🤦🏼‍♀️ Things that went well: 1. Once he figured out the game, he was ALL about it - when he saw me putting the Zuke’s and food in a plastic bag he got SO excited and was trying to get to me from on the lanai with my dad 🤣 He really CAN do anything through Zuke’s hahaha 2. He listened to other obedience pretty well and chilled out when I had him sit to get him back to listening instead of “oh my gosh FOOD!!” mode 3. He had lots of good 2 front feet on the spot! Bonus win for Atlas: He stayed in a down & stay the whole time I was training Ollie and didn’t try to come interrupt or show off lol

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Saffy and I went to EPCOT yesterday and explored the Moana attraction, the aquarium (thank you @Kenzie Carlson for the suggestion) and went into Mexico, which was our 1st time going to the World Show case. She just nailed it from easily getting on the tram, walking with “no hands” cross body leash, chilling with the manatees & kids. Her only issue was the shooting water outside Nemo and friends. She did not care for the sound. She did do a nervous but good down/ stay with praise and treats for a couple rounds of the noise!! We had some fun free dog time near the relief area and handle the super tight crowd by Mexico so well! So super dupper proud of her! Today we ran errands. She did so great heeling behind the cart. I didn’t even have to say anything, I was so proud. One stop was Lowes and we had our first experience with a dog the got out of his collar. Luckily he seemed nice and friendly but . . . scared me. Here is the story . . . I had Saffy attached to the cart while shopping and was just undoing her leash when she gave a slight tug. I looked up to see a dog walking across the wider than usual aisle towards us. Saffy immediately obeyed a sit/stay/leave it while I assessed what was happening. The owner was embarrassed and grabbed the dog put the collar back on and the dog immediately got loose. I was frustrated but stayed still and quickly decided when the owner grabbed the dog again to just gather Saffy’s leash and leave before the dog had another chance to get away. I praised her for a good leave it. I found a quiet aisle, got her leash situated and took a deep breath and was thankful for the training we have! I did keep an eye out for that dog during the rest of the trip. I do not like meeting stranger’s dogs especially when off leash. I was scared but immediately turned my focus towards Saffy’s safety which helped me get through the situation. SD to the rescue in an unconventional way! @Amanda Taulborg I wondered in that moment (that felt like forever) what to do and staying still seemed like the best decision at the time. I know every situation is different but what is your advice for a situation like this? And thank you for our group training, especially teaching them/us to ignore the other dogs!

Sandy went shopping with me! She practiced rear end awareness, backup with the shopping cart, and ignored the people and crazy noises around her. And also new level unlocked….. Sandy ignored a duck (she LOVES birds), a squirrel, andddd a paper towel (if you know Sandy, she loves a good paper towel)!!!!!!! I am very proud of her tonight!